Michael Young

Athletic Lab

INTRODUCTION: Traditionally, repetitions in each set are performed in sequence with no rest between repetitions and therefore has been defined as traditional set structure (TS). When using this structure, concentric velocity decreases as the number of repetitions increases because of muscular fatigue. In addition, power output and velocity likely d...

Schmidt?s Schema Theory (1975) predicts that successful motor skill learning and performance are largely determined by the amount of movement variability the performer experiences during practice. This prediction has been consistently validated through a vast amount of research. Within a training environment, practice variability can be integrated...

Conclusions from biomechanical data can make a significant difference in the performance of athletes in the shot put if properly understood by coaches. By utilizing this scientific approach, the throws coach will be able to determine more accurate adjustments and devise training stimuli to better accommodate the athlete. The purpose of the present...

Previous research has shown that static stretching (SS) can diminish the peak force output of stretch-shortening cycle actions while performing a dynamic warm-up (DW) protocol has been shown to enhance performance in similar activities. The purpose of this study was to establish whether the deleterious effects of SS would wash out the performance e...

The aim of this study was to determine if critical parameters for elite performance could be identified among a population of female shot putters. The performance of seven of the top women shot putters competing at the 2002 USA National Championships was examined. Video data were captured using two Panasonic 60 Hz cameras and the best throws of eac...

The aim of this study was to determine if critical parameters for elite performance could be identified among a population of female shot putters. The performance of seven of the top women shot putters competing at the 2002 USA National Championships was examined. Video data were captured using two Panasonic 60 Hz cameras and the best throws of eac...

The results of previous research have shown that passive muscle stretching can diminish the peak force output of subsequent maximal isometric, concentric and stretch-shortening contractions. The aim of this study was to establish whether the deleterious effects of passive stretching seen in laboratory settings would be manifest in a performance set...

The objective of this study was to characterize hamstring muscle kinematics during sprinting, so as to provide scientific data to better understand injury mechanisms and differences in injury rates between muscles. We conducted three-dimensional motion analyses of 14 athletes performing treadmill sprinting at speeds ranging from 80 to 100% of maxim...

The training for track and field events is highly specific and requires precise technical development. This holds true not only on the track and in the field but also in the strength development of these events. The javelin throw is very different from the other throwing events. As a result special consideration must be taken when developing a trai...